New Actor: YouTube appeals Los Angeles verdict

YouTube filed a notice of appeal in Los Angeles County Superior Court challenging the jury’s verdict in Kaley’s case. The filing came less than a week after Meta lodged its own appeal.

The jury had found negligence by both companies was a substantial factor in harming the 20-year-old, identified in court as KGM, and awarded $3 million in damages. It also recommended $3 million in punitive damages.

Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl denied both companies’ motions for a new trial in early June. At trial, YouTube argued its video service is not a social media platform. Both companies invoked Section 230, while the plaintiff targeted design features like autoplay.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources